In order to fund movies, it is often necessary for filmmakers to obtain money by using product placements in their films. They try to avoid making the products seem too distracting, but there are some rare cases in which they fail to do so, or when the scene calls for obnoxious advertising. RELATED: 10 Anime
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Marvel Studios has revealed an official poster for the next episode of its Disney+ animated series What If…?, which promises to introduce T’Challa Star-Lord to the fray. “T’Challa Star-Lord arrives in the next episode of Marvel Studios’ [What If…?], streaming Wednesday on [Disney+],” the Twitter caption reads. The poster itself sees T’Challa, known in the
When it comes to DCEU characters, Darkseid was always meant to be their version of Thanos. He was the big bad that a whole slew of movies would lead up to. Justice League was the first step in that direction, but with how muddled the film franchise is now, who knows if that will ever
Vision actor Paul Bettany isn’t done sharing behind-the-scenes looks from the hit Marvel show WandaVision, as evidenced in his recent social media post. On his Instagram, Bettany shared a backstage photo of himself in his Classic Vision costume from Episode 6, “All-New Halloween Spooktacular!” Apart from the more comics-accurate look, the actor is also wearing a pair of
Bond and Book: The Devotion of “The Surgery Room,” written by Mizuki Nomura and art by Miho Takeoka, has a stellar premise and a protagonist, Musubu, with a unique power: he can listen and talk to books. Throughout this first book, he uses this ability to help others in unique ways, and by all means, this should be
For many fans, Tim Burton’s Batman films are as beloved as any Batman comic. Burton’s version of Gotham City is at once campy and creepy, giving Bruce Wayne and all manner of iconic characters a perfect playground. This week, DC revitalized the BurtonVerse with the release of Batman ’89 #1 by writer Sam Hamm, artist Joe Quinones and colorist Leonardo Ito.
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Animal Kingdom Season 5, Episode 6, “Home Sweet Home,” which aired Sunday on TNT. Animal Kingdom‘s “Home Sweet Home” sees the Cody boys carrying out the risky job that Pam (Charlayne Woodard) proposed upon her unexpected and unwelcomed arrival. However, this time, the Codys bring in Renn (Christina Ochoa).
Marvel has released few details about its upcoming sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever; however, a new leak confirmed Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as one of the sequel’s filming locations. While filming for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever at MIT has been rumored for a while now, Inverse reported that the Marvel sequel will shoot on campus between Aug. 20 and Aug. 23. The
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for “Ignition,” part of Free Comic Book Day: Avengers/Hulk, available now from Marvel. The Hulk has taken down some formidable opponents in his day. Many of these foes have invented some rather elaborate machinery to destroy the Green Goliath. And in “Ignition,” part of Free Comic Book Day: Avengers/Hulk, by Donny
Aside from film and television, video games are another medium that comic book adaptations have thrived in. These adaptations actually work in favor of the more interactive nature of video games, as fans get to actually take control of popular characters and explore their worlds in ways that films and television series haven’t. Marvel Comics
Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures: The Monster at Temple Peak #1 has a lot going for it. An interesting protagonist with an unfolding backstory, a mysterious mission and a talkative droid partner all offer some entertaining high points for the issue, but The Monster at Temple Peak #1 never manages to take full advantage of its
The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s newest hero, Shang-Chi, made his debut in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings on Sept. 3. The film’s official synopsis tells audiences that Shang-Chi must “confront the past he thought he left behind” when he finds himself becoming tangled in the Ten Rings organization’s web once again. As the MCU’s first
In recent years, Marvel has seen their “Life Story” series get good reception with critics and fans. Spider-Man: Life Story by Chip Zdarsky and Mark Bagley viewed Spider-Man‘s life as if he aged in real-time. Currently, Fantastic Four: Life Story by Mark Russell and Sean Izaakse is giving Marvel’s first family the same treatment. This is
Marvel Studios President/Marvel Chief Creative Officer Kevin Feige suggested the current theatrical release plans for Eternals could change. “I think a theater would be my preference and Chloe [Zhao]’s preference,” Feige told Variety at the world premiere of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. “We will see where we go with it.” This comes just
Veteran writer Roger Stern is considered a living legend by many in the world of comics. First breaking into the industry over forty years ago, Stern has written a nearly endless plethora of comic book titles for both Marvel and DC — including iconic and acclaimed runs on Amazing Spider-Man, Avengers, and several Superman titles. Stern
Rocket League Season 4 will bring Ratchet & Clank cosmetics to the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions of the game. Longtime Sony icons Ratchet and Clank will soon blast into the PlayStation versions of Rocket League, according to a recent post on the official PlayStation Blog. The Ratchet & Clank bundle will include items that will allow Rocket League fans to zoom into matches playing as the
In anime, there have been many instances that required both heroes and villains alike to disguise themselves. Their main goal is usually to either blend in with the crowd or to let someone’s guard down. Although the intentions of these characters are not always pure, it is still hilarious to see them in obvious, transparent
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Free Comic Book Day: Avengers/Hulk #1, available now. The Atlantis of the Marvel Universe has long been a source of serious conflict for the world’s heroes, with frequent battles against the surface world playing out over the years. But there’s at least one reality that was able to avoid
Naruto Uzumaki, Konohagakure’s Seventh Hokage, was the strongest of all the shinobi in the world and someone worthy of fighting the Otsutsuki Clan members. However, he lost his Tailed Beast and ally, Kurama, in his fight against Isshiki Otsutsuki, leaving him weaker than before and forcing him to take a step back. RELATED:Naruto: 9 Jutsu And
The anime world has seen its fair share of reboots and remakes in recent years, and this trend doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Osamu Tezuka’s Dororo is one such example, receiving a modern overhaul in 2019. Despite a handful of differences, the reboot maintains the essence of its source material while also emphasizing some of its important questions
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the premiere of Reservation Dogs Season 1, Episode 3, “Uncle Brownie,” which aired Monday on FX on Hulu. Reservation Dogs took a hilarious but heartbreaking visit to the reservation’s medical clinic last week, and this week it’s taking an equally close but funny look at how colonization affects Indigenous cultures, specifically addressing
Throughout all of fiction, whether it be anime, television or film, there is no written rule that restricts world building. Often, stories are set in entirely new and fabricated worlds, while others are set in locations that exist in the real world. RELATED: 10 Space Anime That Are Simply Out Of This World The concept of
The creepiest villains of Star Wars come in all shapes and sizes. They can be as gargantuan and offputting as Jabba the Hutt or as sinister and calculating as the Sith. However, few compare to Darth Vader, who was initially shrouded in mystery. In fact, it wasn’t even confirmed he was human at any point in
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Episode 42 of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, now streaming on Crunchyroll. In Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2, Rimuru Tempest has concluded his grand meeting of nations to confront Clayman, feeling confident all the pieces are in place to ensure the dastardly Demon Lord’s downfall. Clayman’s army marches on the
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 1, Episode 16, “Kamino Lost,” streaming now on Disney+. For the majority of The Bad Batch Season 1, Crosshair served as a major antagonist against Omega and the rest of Clone Force 99. He repeatedly vowed to hunt the group down on behalf of
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the Kingpin story in Free Comic Book Day: Spider-Man & Venom, available now from Marvel. Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin, has always been one of Marvel’s most dangerous villains, but his wraith has been held at bay recently by his current role as a public servant in the pages of
Princess Diana of Themyscira, aka Wonder Woman, is joining her fellow Justice League members as the newest addition to the Island in Fortnite. Fortnite announced Wonder Woman’s arrival via their official Twitter on August 16, 2021. Her bundle will hit the item shop as purchasable in-game content on August 19, 2021, at 8 PM ET. Wonder
Like all militaries, the Clone Troopers had various specialized units within the Grand Army of the Republic. Each clone was born and raised on Kamino, where they would train with their brothers and join their fellow regs or find their place in other units. One of the best examples of this was the Republic Commandos,
WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for the first three episodes of Titans Season 3, available now on HBO Max. After the first three episodes, it’s obvious Titans Season 3 is going to focus on the battle to save Jason Todd’s (Curran Walters) soul. He’s been resurrected after Joker beat him to death at Gotham
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Justice League: Last Ride #4, available now from DC Comics. The Dark Knight’s cynical, calculated nature has always clashed with Superman’s more optimistic approach. But, the two heroes are usually able to put their differences aside in their pursuit of truth and justice. Sadly the events of Justice League: Last Ride seem to have